מִכְרִי (mikh.ri)
mikh.ri
Michri
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Michri appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:8 as a Benjamite ancestor during the period after the Exile. The text identifies him as the father of Uzzi and links him to Elah, one of the leaders who returned from Babylonian captivity. Because it is a proper noun with no other biblical usage, its meaning is derived entirely from its linguistic roots rather than narrative context.
Linguists interpret Michri as meaning "worthy of price" or "precious." This construction combines elements suggesting value or cost, reflecting a common ancient practice of naming children to express parental hope for their worth or future significance. In this genealogical list, the name serves to anchor a specific family line within the broader restoration community of Benjamin.
Its single occurrence highlights how personal names functioned as theological statements in post-exilic Judah. By preserving these brief records, the Chronicler emphasizes the continuity of Israel’s tribes despite displacement. The name itself stands as a quiet testament to the value placed on each individual member of the restored community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Michri appears in a single genealogical list, marking a specific family line within the restored community of Benjamin after the exile. Its meaning, "worthy of price" or "precious," reflects a deep hope that each individual holds inherent value before God. In a time when identity was fragile and displacement was common, these names served as quiet affirmations of worth.
For your faith life, this word reminds us that our value is not determined by our circumstances or social standing. Even in the background of history, where names are listed briefly, every person matters to God. The Chronicler’s careful preservation of these lines shows that God remembers His people and their heritage. This continuity offers comfort, knowing that we are part of a larger story of restoration and grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Mikri1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִכְרִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 9:8
and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
This verse places Michri in the lineage of Elah, anchoring his family within the post-exilic community of Benjamin.